Basil Chicken and Pasta

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Basil Chicken and Pasta). This is a great quick meal; the chicken and sauce can be prepared in the time it takes to cook the pasta. You can add more cream or less pasta if you like it creamier. Try ziti or farfalle pasta to add even more variety to this recipe. The leftovers don't heat very well, so eat it all up the first time!

Brief

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Basil Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta

2 tablespoons butter

1 pound skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch cubes

3 cloves garlic

minced

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 cup heavy cream

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rotini pasta until al dente. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile in a large skillet melt the butter or margarine. Add the chopped chicken and garlic saute until lightly brown and juices run clear. Stir in the ground black pepper dried basil heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 3

Toss drained pasta with basil sauce and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Basil Chicken and Pasta

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 535.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 34.5g 69%

Carbohydrates: 28.6g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 6%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 31.3g 48%

Saturated Fat: 18.9g 95%

Cholesterol: 167.1mg 56%

Vitamin A Iu: 1164.6IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 18.7mg 144%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 43%

Vitamin C: 2.9mg 5%

Folate: 9.6mcg 2%

Calcium: 128.3mg 13%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 42mg 15%

Potassium: 378.6mg 11%

Sodium: 223.6mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 281.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.